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Trump pushes out Priebus, names DHS’ Kelly WH chief of staff
WTOP News [Washington DC] ^ | July 28, 2017 6:30 pm | AP

Posted on 07/28/2017 3:54:07 PM PDT by COBOL2Java

WASHINGTON (AP) — His White House in turmoil, President Donald Trump abruptly announced late Friday he was appointing Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly to be his chief of staff, ending the tumultuous six-month tenure of Reince Priebus.

After months of speculation about Priebus’ fate, Trump tweeted his decision just as he landed in Washington after a speech in New York in which he lavishly praised Kelly’s performance at Homeland Security.

Priebus, the former Republican National Committee head, was the frequent target of rumors about his job security amid infighting and confusion within the White House and a long whisper campaign by Trump allies. Then, he was the subject of a remarkable public rebuke on Thursday by the new White House communications director.

Priebus told allies that he had offered his resignation to Trump on Thursday.

Trump’s announcement on Twitter said, “I am pleased to inform you that I have just named General/Secretary John F Kelly as White House Chief of Staff. He is a Great American … and a Great Leader. John has also done a spectacular job at Homeland Security. He has been a true star of my Administration.”

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To: COBOL2Java

The kind of “turmoil” needed in Congress.


21 posted on 07/28/2017 4:14:23 PM PDT by PhiloBedo (You gotta roll with the punches, and get with what's real.)
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To: Architect of Paradise

I agree. Bannon is Trump’s secret weapon. :-)


22 posted on 07/28/2017 4:15:39 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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To: Paladin2

Yup. Trump needs to figure out how to get rid of Ryan.


23 posted on 07/28/2017 4:17:00 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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To: COBOL2Java

24 posted on 07/28/2017 4:17:09 PM PDT by newfreep ("If Lyin' Ted was an American citizen, he would be a traitor.")
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To: dragnet2

As far as I am concerned he can put Delta forces. Marines etc into all key positions.


25 posted on 07/28/2017 4:18:12 PM PDT by Bonemaker
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To: COBOL2Java

Wonder who will replace General Kelly....Scaramucci? Just kidding.


26 posted on 07/28/2017 4:19:04 PM PDT by DLfromthedesert
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To: sam_whiskey

Preibus simply was not the fit Trump needed.

It was a marriage of convenience.

So long, No hard feelings..


27 posted on 07/28/2017 4:20:18 PM PDT by mylife (the roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: AlmaKing

drain that swamp !


28 posted on 07/28/2017 4:24:36 PM PDT by vooch (America First)
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To: COBOL2Java

Swamp losing snakes left and right this week. Before long it won’t be fun anymore being an anti-American Elite reptile.


29 posted on 07/28/2017 4:24:58 PM PDT by epluribus_2 (he had the best mom - ever.)
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To: COBOL2Java
"His White House in turmoil..."

The media has literally written Trump is in turmoil/pandemonium/anarchy/disarray/meltdown/etc. every week for like twenty-five months straight now.

30 posted on 07/28/2017 4:27:29 PM PDT by Trump20162020
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The only person he didn't leak about was himself. Your fired!

31 posted on 07/28/2017 4:27:42 PM PDT by HokieMom (Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)
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To: JKOWBELLE
Trump didn’t “push him out” he quit yesterday.

Are you suggesting Trump is surprised or in the least disappointed that Preibus resigned?

32 posted on 07/28/2017 4:32:57 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: COBOL2Java

Yea, but where is the FBI with a search warrant for his phone and computer?


33 posted on 07/28/2017 4:33:29 PM PDT by anton
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To: COBOL2Java

It looks like Mr. Priebus washed out in the Reince cycle.


34 posted on 07/28/2017 4:37:20 PM PDT by Nero Germanicus
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To: mylife

Rinse was a low life scum sucking leaker.

He was rewarded for sticking by Trump during the election only to betray him at every turn as CoS.

Mooch publically kicked his ass. LOVED IT!

Mooch was speaking for the Boss.

I continue to like what I see.


35 posted on 07/28/2017 4:40:03 PM PDT by Eddie01 (Thunder Bolts and Lightning very very Freightning Leakers)
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To: mylife

Rinse was a low life scum sucking leaker.

He was rewarded for sticking by Trump during the election only to betray him at every turn as CoS.

Mooch publically kicked his ass. LOVED IT!

Mooch was speaking for the Boss.

I continue to like what I see.


36 posted on 07/28/2017 4:40:21 PM PDT by Eddie01 (Thunder Bolts and Lightning very very Freightning Leakers)
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To: Eddie01

The only person we know for a fact that was leaking was Mooch, to leftist reporter Ryan Lizza. Priebus may have been leaking, and if he did I’m glad he is gone.


37 posted on 07/28/2017 4:44:01 PM PDT by Wayne07
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To: COBOL2Java

I always knew Prince Reibus was a clown. Now let’s hope we never have to hear that RINOs name ever again.


38 posted on 07/28/2017 4:46:03 PM PDT by Blue Highway
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To: COBOL2Java

I always knew Prince Reibus was a clown. Now let’s hope we never have to hear that RINOs name ever again.


39 posted on 07/28/2017 4:48:13 PM PDT by Blue Highway
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To: COBOL2Java

Who gets the Secretary of DHS job now?

President Trump can appoint an acting secretary of his own choosing.

If he doesn’t appoint someone else, Elain Duke, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, automatically moves up into the slot.

She’s anti-border wall and another Obama holdover.

Although she has been around in the federal government since the Dark Ages and did work in the George Dubya Bush administration.


40 posted on 07/28/2017 4:50:05 PM PDT by Vlad The Inhaler (We were Trumpin' before Trumpin' was cool.....)
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